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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Apr 24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 336
Posted By mfeltham
We returned ours on the 12th April and I got the...

We returned ours on the 12th April and I got the credit card pending amount a week later.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Apr 24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 9,710
Posted By mfeltham
Just between our last few trips and Disney in...

Just between our last few trips and Disney in particular I have to say the parks are no longer as clean as they used to be. I remember when there were cleaners picking up the rubbish almost...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 11 Apr 24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 597
Posted By mfeltham
We picked ours up on the 28th march and they are...

We picked ours up on the 28th march and they are a teal colour.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 10 Apr 24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,351
Posted By mfeltham
Tron was a lot of fuss for not much return...

Tron was a lot of fuss for not much return. Guardians on the over hand which was also down for most of yesterday morning is something else. This 2nd week of Easter is the quietest I’ve ever know it...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Mar 24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 526
Posted By mfeltham
We flew into Miami back in 2022 and immigration...

We flew into Miami back in 2022 and immigration was a pain. Took almost 2 hours to get through. I wouldnt be going back via Miami but the cost was way cheaper than MCO or Tampa so will grin and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Mar 24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 526
Posted By mfeltham
Thank you both. We are flying into Miami so will...

Thank you both. We are flying into Miami so will do it now.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Mar 24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 526
Posted By mfeltham
Virgin Fly Ready

Hi all,

Is Virgin Fly Ready still worth doing or is it just as easy to turn up on the day at the airport and do the normal check in process?

Many thanks.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Feb 24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,666
Posted By mfeltham
When I asked Andy about his for my booking with...

When I asked Andy about his for my booking with AVIS he said $500k is more than enough and he has never known anyone to have an issue with it. Based on that Ive decvided not to buy additional SLI.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 5 Feb 24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,898
Posted By mfeltham
Managed to contact Avis today and link my booking...

Managed to contact Avis today and link my booking to my Avis preferred account. I assume I can now skip the counter and go straight to the garage and my name should be on the board? Do I have that...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Feb 24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,898
Posted By mfeltham
I paid in full today, but the booking ref doesnt...

I paid in full today, but the booking ref doesnt match the AVIS format so it cant find my booking.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Feb 24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,898
Posted By mfeltham
I will continue to price watch as well between...

I will continue to price watch as well between now and the departure date. I did managed to get a full size premium car so cant grumble at that. Just trying to work out if I can get the booking via...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Feb 24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,898
Posted By mfeltham
So Ive decided to go with DFCH and the Avis quote...

So Ive decided to go with DFCH and the Avis quote of £557, dont like all the disclaimers in the rental voucher though :confused2
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 31 Jan 24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,898
Posted By mfeltham
Netflights are the most expensive for my dates. I...

Netflights are the most expensive for my dates. I think the MIA pick up and MCO drop off is affecting my quotes.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 31 Jan 24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,898
Posted By mfeltham
I havent tried Sixt yet so will give that a go...

I havent tried Sixt yet so will give that a go now, all the rest I have an none can close to Auto Europe. Thanks Tom

Update - Sixt even more expensive :cry:
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 31 Jan 24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,898
Posted By mfeltham
£68 for the insurance for the full 17 days...

£68 for the insurance for the full 17 days rental. Based on that the Alamo deal is probably the best to get as saving a few quid probably isnt worth the hassle of the extra insurance, and no skip the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 31 Jan 24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,898
Posted By mfeltham
Sorry I should of mentioned I've asked him to to...

Sorry I should of mentioned I've asked him to to price match and he couldnt beat it. The quote I have are the best he could do.

How much extra is the SLI insurance and do you have any companies...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 31 Jan 24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,898
Posted By mfeltham
So I'm now torn between these options so any...

So I'm now torn between these options so any advice would be appreciated.

Full size car

Auto Europe - Rental Company: Budget - £516 (Premium car)
1 driver $500k liability insurance

Andy at...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 29 Jan 24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,898
Posted By mfeltham
Hi Tom - I checked this out and yes Budget/Avis...

Hi Tom - I checked this out and yes Budget/Avis libaility insurance is now only $500k.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Jan 24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,898
Posted By mfeltham
Thanks Tom. Final question, do you know what the...

Thanks Tom. Final question, do you know what the Budget CWD and protection is like as I remember reading recently some hire companies were reducing their cover down to half a million?

Update...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Jan 24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,898
Posted By mfeltham
Yeah I will do that thanks. But are Budget any...

Yeah I will do that thanks. But are Budget any good? Alamo over the years have been great, skip the counter, had a prang in the HS car park and it was all dealt with easily... Oh and this quote is...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Jan 24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,898
Posted By mfeltham
This does have me thinking... I have a Full size...

This does have me thinking... I have a Full size booked via Andy for pick up Mia and drop off at MCO with Alamo for £750. Auto Europe for a Premium class (there words not mine :-)) for either £516...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Oct 23, 09:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,361
Posted By mfeltham
Ive just booked with Andy. I found cheaper...

Ive just booked with Andy. I found cheaper quotes with Thrifty/Avis but when you add the one way rental fee, plus standing charges for toll options, it works out roughly the same for me to pay a...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 9 Oct 23, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 623
Posted By mfeltham
Very true. But in comparison all Heathrow parking...

Very true. But in comparison all Heathrow parking is extortiant compared to Gatwick whether on or offsite.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 9 Oct 23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 623
Posted By mfeltham
I just booked Heathrow parking via this link to...

I just booked Heathrow parking via this link to get 30% off T3 Meet and Greet:

https://www.vouchercloud.com/holiday-extras-vouchers

And as a little extra I used Topcashback, then closed their...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Aug 23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,368
Posted By mfeltham
Yep the gamble just isnt worth the saving.

Yep the gamble just isnt worth the saving.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Aug 23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,368
Posted By mfeltham
Thank you. I am not going to gamble, will just...

Thank you. I am not going to gamble, will just bide my time until I see a decent enough deal. We have always gone with Alamo and I would like to again next year. Never had any issues with the cars...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Aug 23, 08:37 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,368
Posted By mfeltham
Ah yes I forgot about Mick. Sorry Mick :) I...

Ah yes I forgot about Mick. Sorry Mick :)

I just wish Andy could get near the quotes I'm getting with Alamo and I would book instantly.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Aug 23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,368
Posted By mfeltham
Thats a good shout. I will check. Ive tried to...

Thats a good shout. I will check. Ive tried to do some detective work and compare all the T&C's of each of the suppliers listed and none of them match (i.e the credit card hold value is $350 and...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Aug 23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,368
Posted By mfeltham
Mr Tom Morrow - you are the car hire expert I...

Mr Tom Morrow - you are the car hire expert I believe. Do you know anything about Auto Europe and the "Local Supplier" option? I assume it will be one of the brokers they deal with on the site but...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Aug 23, 08:37 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,368
Posted By mfeltham
https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/37791/34798c9...

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/37791/34798c9f628ee1.jpg

Its odd. The price is definately coming in much better but I would like to know who this "Local Supplier" is to make an informed...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 21 Aug 23, 07:40 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,368
Posted By mfeltham
Just signed up to Auto Europe and yep definaltely...

Just signed up to Auto Europe and yep definaltely the cheapest right now but the car hore company just says "Local supplier", so I assume this will be one of the partners they have on the site...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Aug 23, 08:12 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,368
Posted By mfeltham
The search continues. Looks like the best price...

The search continues. Looks like the best price I can get right now is approx £730 for a VW Jetta or similar with the Italian Alamo site, all in including the one way rental fee. Would Andy usually...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Aug 23, 08:04 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,368
Posted By mfeltham
I did email Andy and one of his colleagues...

I did email Andy and one of his colleagues replied (which was very short/rude) and the quote was exactly the same as the website. Previously I've dealt with Andy and he's been great.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 6 Aug 23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,368
Posted By mfeltham
Looks like Dollar have raised their prices...

Looks like Dollar have raised their prices overnight now. £90 more now for our dates
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 Aug 23, 10:37 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,368
Posted By mfeltham
Thank you. Just tried Auto Europe and they are...

Thank you. Just tried Auto Europe and they are still as high as the others. The best I've been getting is with Uscarhire using Dollar which is about £200 cheaper than the rest.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 4 Aug 23, 09:36 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,368
Posted By mfeltham
Car Hire Companies

Hi all... Is there a comprehensive list/sticky somewhere on the DIBB with a list of all the car hire companies mostly used by members, with links, referral/discount codes etc...? The ones I have...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Aug 23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,996
Posted By mfeltham
Yep I am finding the same. Uscarhire with Dollar...

Yep I am finding the same. Uscarhire with Dollar is the best quote I can get so far. Really wanted to use DFCH with an Alamo rental but its £250+ more!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Aug 23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,996
Posted By mfeltham
Can I ask what dates you have as I am looking for...

Can I ask what dates you have as I am looking for something similar for end of Mar into April for 17 days and I'm finding Alamo via DFCH the most expensive. I also wasnt too impressed with the email...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 29 Jul 23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 2,041
Views: 266,996
Posted By mfeltham
All quotes im getting are around the same price...

All quotes im getting are around the same price. I cant get Alamo for under €900. Cheapest i can get is with dollar via Us car hire at £641 for an intermediate. 27th march to 13th April mia pick up...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 2 Jun 23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 942
Posted By mfeltham
I'm still looking for a decent price for April...

I'm still looking for a decent price for April 2024 and having no luck.
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